{"id":18,"date":"2024-02-14T21:40:09","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T21:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2025\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:06:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:06:38","slug":"travel-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2025\/travel-to-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Please read the below information very carefully. There are specific instructions for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, as well as non-U.S. citizens.<\/b> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When traveling internationally, it is your responsibility to keep informed about what to expect when crossing the border, going through customs, and encountering federal officials at the airport or land border and during travel.  Below is some general information and guidance about steps you may want to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Know what to expect beforehand by reviewing the travel laws both in Canada and of the country you are traveling from and\/or returning to<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Have the physical version of all required travel documents as well as multiple printed copies on hand<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Have documentation of your affiliation and role at the Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    You may be required to provide your phone or other electronic device when crossing a border. It is recommended that travelers have any originals as well as sufficient physical copies of all documents related to your travel: passport, green card, visa, invitation letter from APSA and\/or your institution, business cards, employment ID, hotel confirmation, etc. Keep these documents with you at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The American Political Science Association does not provide legal advice<\/span>.<\/strong> The information provided is general guidance as you prepare for travel to and from the meeting. Please review the official government websites and consult an attorney or be prepared to do so if you have concerns about international travel. You should also consult with your college or university, as they may have guidance regarding travel out of the country and across borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Below are some resources from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    U.S. Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n